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Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

22nd February 2021
Investment in Scottish Commercial Property Drops in 2020, but Overseas Interest Remains Strong
Investment in Scottish commercial property dropped to £1.2 billion in 2020 as lockdown measures and economic uncertainty curbed deal-making, but Scotland proved its resilience as the most popular UK destination for overseas investment outside London and the South East.
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1st December 2020
Is America’s Multi-Family-Assisted-Living Concept Set to Take Off in the North East of England?
With an ageing population and the increasingly busy lives of professionals and families - could multi-generational & assisted living villages be the answer? Jamie Wilson shared his thoughts on this with React News
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17th November 2020
Beat the Stamp Duty Holiday Deadline - How To Speed UP the Sale of Your Property
For those hoping to capitalise on the current stamp duty holiday, the timing of exchange is an important consideration with less than six months until the tax break ends on 31 March, 2021.
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26th October 2020
Rise of Online Retail Sales Will Drive Demand for 92M sq ft UK Warehouse Space
Analysis from Knight Frank shows every billion pounds of online spend requires 1.36 million sq ft of space
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21st July 2020
Newcastle Office Market Holds Strong in Q2, Bucking UK Trend
Research by Knight Frank reveals Newcastle is the only UK regional city centre it operates in*, not to have suffered a quarter-on-quarter drop in office take-up through lockdown.
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1st July 2020
Identifying Period Homes: How To Tell if Your Property is Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian
Knowing your architectural styles is handy when you’re house-hunting, particularly if you’re after a home with distinctive characteristics, so we’ve put together a simple guide to help you identify some of the most popular periods
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10th June 2020
Survey Indicates Next Three Months is ‘Right Time to Buy Commercial Property’
A poll of nearly 300 investors, lenders and investment managers has shown that almost half are planning to invest in UK commercial property during the next three months.
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3rd June 2020
The Future of Property Management in the Post-COVID Era
How would the future of real estate management look in the new post-COVID reality? What will be the key challenges?  Experts from Knight Frank present their predictions on the future of the property management market and talk about the expected changes.
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26th May 2020
How Recent History has Shaped Commercial Property in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Over the years, there have been a lot of comparisons made between Scotland’s two largest cities. From a business perspective, Edinburgh has traditionally been considered the heart of Scotland’s financial and professional services industries, while Glasgow’s industrial heritage is world-renowned. 
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15th May 2020
Leasehold Reform & Litigation: Protect your nest egg
While Easter may feel like a distant memory, this period of lockdown could be a good opportunity for you to focus on your 'nest egg'. Francesca Burchill from our Leasehold & Litigation Team explains why now is a good time, financially, to look at your lease.
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8th May 2020
VE Day 75: How to Have a Stay At Home Street Party
We may not be able to hold the street parties that were planned to celebrate 75 years since Victory in Europe Day, but you can celebrate this historic occasion from your own home
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14th April 2020
How to make the most of outdoor space
As many of us are working from home, it’s essential to grab those precious few moments in the garden, terrace or balcony to recharge and unwind. We’ve gathered some tips on how to make the best of your outdoor space.
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